7 Green Christmas Decorations

Lessen the holiday scene-setting stress by sticking to a pared-down palette — one that won't have you seeing red. These chic and simple green Christmas decorations give a nod to nature in the midst of winter's chill and celebrate the soothing shade in all of its subtlety — from moss to mint, pear to lime. While all the trimmings here may be tone-on-tone, they are anything but monotonous. And for an even greener Christmas, try our homemade Christmas tree ornaments

In the Limelight

Fruit of Fancy

Faux grapes, limes, and pears dusted with glitter look plucked from Jack Frost's icy orchard — and will last for years. (To craft, coat fruit with spray adhesive and roll in a mixture of three parts white glitter to one part silver glitter.)

MIchael Partenio

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Mint Condition

Make your gifts a package deal. Wrap all the under-the-tree presents in hues that harmonize with green, and top with mini ornaments.

MIchael Partenio

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Perfect Pears

Thanks to a pearl-topped pin, ripe pears serve as edible name-card holders. Pears also appear, with greenery and tiny ornaments, in a DIY-on-a-dime centerpiece.